The 2024 WNBA Draft is set to make its return on April 15, 2024, featuring high-profile prospects like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
The annual event, which first began in 1997 with Tina Thompson as the first draft pick, has been a highly anticipated event for women’s basketball fans worldwide.
In order to be eligible for the draft, players must be 22 years old and renounce their NCAA eligibility. International players are also allowed to enter the draft as long as they meet the age requirement. The draft consists of three rounds, with a total of 36 players being chosen each year.
The 2024 WNBA Draft will take place at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Brooklyn, New York, and will be broadcasted live on ESPN at 7:30 pm ET. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce the draft picks during the event, with the Indiana Fever holding the first overall pick for the second consecutive year.
Fans can expect an exciting draft as teams select the top talent to help shape the future of the league. This year’s draft is expected to draw a large audience, following the success of the 2024 NCAA championship, which attracted over 18.7 million viewers.
